Sail Loft - Dartmouth

4.8

715 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Good for special occasions

Way back in 1975, the Sail Loft lit the fire for Steve Silverstein, who went on to open nearly 40 restaurants. Located in the quintessential seaside village of Padanaram, it was the neighborhood place where you could get a good (strong) drink, chef prepared comfort food and relax in a convivial atmosphere with familiar faces. The Sail Loft was everyone’s favorite place; it was a hangout where some came for food and others for drink.

When the Sail Loft became available in 2021, Steve jumped on the opportunity to take the wheel. Steve and his wife Judy transformed the Sail Loft into an elevated neighborhood restaurant with a distinct updated boatyard feel. The spot is nautical with a chef-driven yet approachable menu, a deep selection of spirts and an intriguing wine list. As with all of Silverstein’s places, while the food, drink and design are always top-notch, it is the warm hospitality that keeps ‘em coming back.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Phone number
(508) 682-5638
Website
http://www.thesailloftdartmouth.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nicholas Santerre

Location
246 Elm St, Dartmouth, MA 02748
Area
Dartmouth
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

ChipsUS$5.00
- SalsaUS$5.00
- Add GuacUS$9.00
- Add QuesoUS$8.00
- Add BothUS$11.00
Nachos for UnoUS$9.00
chicken tinga, guajillo, crema, guacamolio, jack cheese, jalapeño, pickled onions, refried beans
QuesadillaUS$12.00
chicken Tinga or carne asada with sautéed onions, jack cheese, cotija, flour tortilla
Chicken EmpanadaUS$4.00
pulled chicken, jack cheese, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, salsa Rioja, salsa verde, fresh corn tortilla

Entradas

Tacos
Blackened shrimp, baja fish, chicken tinga, or carne asada, corn or flour tortillas
2 Taco PlateUS$10.00
rice and beans
3 Taco PlateUS$20.00
rice and beans
- With 2 MargsUS$36.00
6 Taco PlateUS$28.00
rice and beans
- With a Pitcher of MargsUS$58.00
Taco SaladUS$14.00
romaine, grilled corn, avocado, jalapeño, pickled red onions, jack cheese, guajillo salsa, lime crema, corn tortillas
Baja Rice BowlUS$12.00
Mexican rice, grilled pineapple, avocado,l pickled red onion, jack cheese, lime cream, salsa Rioja
Chili-rubbed Steak TipsUS$28.00
latin spiced with chimichurri and cajun fries

What 715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro South
Best Overall
Boston Metro South
Best Food
Boston Metro South
Best Service
Boston Metro South
Neighbourhood gem
Boston Metro South
Great for outdoor dining
Boston Metro South
Great for scenic views
Boston Metro South
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sail Loft in Dartmouth consistently delivers "excellent food and service" in a lively, nautical setting. Guests appreciate the "friendly, knowledgeable staff" and "great ambiance." While some mention noise levels, the overall dining experience, featuring favorites like pan-seared scallops and Thai shrimp, keeps patrons returning. "Highly recommended" for a delightful dining outing.

715 Reviews

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Thomas VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite place. Thank you for accompanying our requests!
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Frederic VIP
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
it's simply a very restaurant that has a lovely vibe and is the sort of place you want to go back to. It's not always the best food I've ever had - but it's pretty damned good. And it's not cheap by any means - but it's not overly expensive either. Can't go wrong there. I've been there dozens of times and never had a bad meal or a bad time
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David VIP
Greater Boston149 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the second time dining at Sail Loft . Food service and atmosphere outstanding. We had the Thai shrimp dish for an app was great included Wontons love this app. Both the fish and chips were awesome batter was as described also had the baked cod equally delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a great meal.
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KathyF
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here’s a more engaging and polished version of your review: First time at this place, and WOW—what an experience! My family and I loved everything from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, and perfectly prepared. The drinks? Made perfectly.From the warm atmosphere to the top-notch service, this place truly exceeded our expectations. I’ll definitely be making this my go-to spot!”
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Lori
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you have never been to the Sail Loft, you are in for a treat! It has a wonderful neighborhood, pub feel. (think Cheers!) The service was friendly and perfectly paced. The food was abundant and delicious! It was a rainy damp night and it was toasty warm in the venue. We could not have asked for a better experience!
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tena
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the Panko crusted cod was all Panko over fried crust and very little fish - very disappointing
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jill is the best manager! She really came through for me as my wife and I celebrated our 35th anniversary. Bailey was a great server.
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Kellie VIP
Greater Boston94 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always! I had the sole lunch portion and it was the perfect amount of food. Loved every bite.
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Betsy VIP
Greensboro31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A consistently terrific restaurant. Food was well prepared and the service excellent. We were there for a late lunch with out-of-town guests and enjoyed a great meal.
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Steve VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food, service and value best old fashioned in town
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FAQs

Sail Loft - Dartmouth offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 682-5638.

Sail Loft - Dartmouth is rated 4.8 stars by 715 OpenTable diners.

Sail Loft - Dartmouth does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

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246 Elm St, Dartmouth, MA 02748

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Dartmouth
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nicholas Santerre
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesailloftdartmouth.com/
Phone number
(508) 682-5638

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Sail Loft - Dartmouth

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Lobster Rangoons

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Tinga

Menu

Snacks

ChipsUS$5.00

Nachos for UnoUS$9.00

QuesadillaUS$12.00

Chicken EmpanadaUS$4.00

Entradas

Tacos

2 Taco PlateUS$10.00

3 Taco PlateUS$20.00

6 Taco PlateUS$28.00

Taco SaladUS$14.00

Baja Rice BowlUS$12.00

Chili-rubbed Steak TipsUS$28.00

What 715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sail Loft - Dartmouth offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sail Loft - Dartmouth restaurant rated?

Does Sail Loft - Dartmouth offer gift cards?

Is Sail Loft - Dartmouth currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card